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How to get fromSofia to Shumenby bus, train, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Shumen by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Shumen Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 1665 / ...
    5h 20m
    $16–19
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Shumentrain train 2613 / ...
    5h 47m
    $12–22
  3. Drive 358.1 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Shumencar car 358.1 km
    4h 34m
    $57–82
  4. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane SOF - VAR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Shumenshuttle bus
    4h 13m
    $156–331

Sofia to Shumen by bus

Calendar63Weekly Buses
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Shumen, Bulgaria?

Grup Plus - Etap Adresss operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Shumen Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $16–19 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia Sever to Shumen 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–22 and the journey takes 5h 47m.

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